Chunkton

It is compulsory for the poor...as in all countries that have it.

I think Mr. Obama is doing great but not sure what this thread has to do with Thailand.

Well he'll be please to see he picked up one vote.

Thai girls?

Surely they are women. Do you refer to British women of a similar age as "girls"?

I suggest you grow up.

So is it fulfilling being a feminist?

Dare I suggest British women readily succomb to numerous superlatives.

dont forget to post yr event pics here for us the judge yr talent scouting skills

for some visual cues look at this thread

I found that offensive and demeaning to women!

Do you have any more links as a bit more offense could be in order.

Homikitch do a nice job.

Here's a thought, some FAB, two hands and a bathtub, but alas no meter.

A few more:

A man's only as old as the woman he feels.

Alimony is like buying hay for a dead horse.

I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.

I remember the first time I had sex - I kept the receipt.

Cheers...

I still can't understand why anyone would want to spend an evening/afternoon/anytime with just Men?

Then don't join.

Here's a few reasons ..

1. To have a break from the missus.

2. To talk about sport (do you know any women that understand the 'off-side' rule?).

3. To avoid going shopping.

i could've sworn that was called 'a pub'.

Most pubs allow women in these days. It's the law, I believe.

Yes, vile fascist PC rearing it's ugly head again, so whats the point? Mind you womens clubs seem to avoid having men, funny that.

And to quote Groucho, "I don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members."

If southerners are thinking of rushing to Chiang Mai it won't be any better for a lung sludgefest.

Took the kids to KFC last week, food is so "plastic" looking, and completely tasteless. McD's exactly the same of course, unhealthy, overpriced, over-processed crap unfit for a soi dog. Occasionally it is a break or change in routine and harmless, overindulgence is bad for the health.

However, I don't believe in a Fascist or Marxist Big Brother telling us what to do or not do, so agree McD's should be able to open wherever they want. And come on the vision impaired, as correctly pointed out by other posters, Thapae is flush with bars and unsightly dumps that haven't seen paint in 20 years. Toss in the late night Trannys and hey lets be honest it isn't a class act. How is a Maccas gonna drag that image down?

Yes, this does seem uncomfortably regular now. However State Rail and the Government have rapidly responded with bored indifference as nether could really give a stuff as they never use the system anyway. Maintenance money was siphoned off by one and all and it isn't an election issue.

Amazing stuff, my Thai girlfriend is the worlds first living brain donor, I haven't noticed much difference since she had the operation but the 30,000 baht came in handy.

merry xmas

Pleased she was unaffected but did you notice much of a boost afterward, would you say it was successful?

If criminals were cynical, they'd just go into banking.

I believe most already are in banking, the rest are just awaiting a spare slot to come up.

Both are probably fine. If you prefer the gay action go to Nimmenhemin, or if the straight action go to Thapae.

The notion that Thailand would ever be involved in any way to stage a coup to overthrow an elected government is patently absurd.

They asked the Ajarns to teach a course in irony but they refused claiming they weren't here to do laundry.

"The term "get rid of" is a codeword for killing,"

As my Skool teacher once told me... "Could do better"

it comes all to the thai law sistem failure,in australia taksin be charge with treesen start terrorisem in the country ,thered leaders be all in jail for conspirecy with a criminal, the red october criminals be in for life. but that thailand we love criminals

Hmm, actually in Australia the current "Yes Minister" government would get a media analysis on how to spin it, poll the electorate and then send the issue to a committee for further study, so no nothing would happen there.

When will you clowns realise that it just doesn't matter which mob have got their snouts in the trough, as it is the same end result? In fact the Pomms and Yanks here should be more concerned about the disasters their own countries are heading for through corrupt and stupid leaders, certainly worse than here.

To quote Chrchill regarding the Wests rush to embrace the mediocrity of socialism: "The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of misery."

Taksin isn't even in the race, as he never managed to financially destroy a country.

Way back a poster uploaded the lyrics to The Whos "Won't Get Fooled Again", suggest it as required reading for Politics 101.

Saw it on the news. One girl sounded pretty irate talking to the press, then a bit of footage of them dancing about doing that vacant model expression thing thats practiced the world over.

Edit: Ok, on a more serious note..and as lambasted as i may get from this..I can actually see the point about image and role models and all that stuff really.

"Who doesn’t like women’s movements – as long as they’re rhythmic."

http://absolutelybangkok.com/beautys-moral.../#ixzz0aFA1Q5DI pretty much sums up the general male POV on this one, so there is no way in hel_l anyone here is likely gonna see any other side other than "we wan our nakked girlies" and "get yir tits out for the lads". My mere suggestion of seeing it from a different point of view likely labels me as a puritanical feminazi who is obviously jealous and fat and all that other stuff, as there is no middle ground with folks. The girls are beautiful, but (imo) ive seen naked calenders that are tasteful as well as sexy, this one just gives out the trashy lads mad feel. Its my understanding these girls are representative of the higher end of Thailands models (?), so i guess its considered not appropriate in that sense?

It is just political correctness Eek, and I dislike all it's manifestations as I don't see why we should have to submit our lives to the guidelines set out by others because they claim to higher ideals. Those are merly their viewpoints, they are welcome to inflict it on their offspring but spare me. It is a control issue.

And if you want to go out and get the naked fireman's calendar, go ahead. What business is it of mine what you choose to kook at? I don't find it demeaning to men despite not having a body like that.

Most anywhere in the world the public would be calling for heads to roll over such blatant lack of progress. Thai leaders can infuse the public with anger over Cambodia, but are both are indifferent to having their youth incinerated. Er..mai pen rai.

Sometimes wish I could go back to seeing Thailand through the eyes of a tourist, because after reality dawns there is an awful lot of ugliness and stupidity out there.

Ohh, so whats next, another version of the incident my goodness.

stand by people, theres gonna be more updates,

next: they actually escaped in a red coloured lairjet

then: they wernt actually at the court, but rather being escorted to the local som tum bar for a ho down.

When has 'The Nation' ever let the facts and competent reporting get in the way of a good story?

Quite true, which is why they prefer to avoid facts at all costs. It certainly brings great credibility to this forum.

it is people like that, together will all the illegal workers (pakistani, idian, nigerian scams) that makes it harder for all of us and makes immigration toughen up laws...

Strange coming fom a person who is supposed to be senior member of the forum. I think there are more white skin over stayer and drunk on the roads in main tourist attraction in Thailand than Pakistani, Indian or Nigerions. Color or Nationality cannot be used to describe a persons misfortune.

As for illegals worker, do not we see many foreigners working as teachers without any work permit what so ever. What should we call them legal workers?

Seems it is perfectly OK to joke about non white races, just don't say a non flattering word about gays or women.

I think people have been a little unfair here. It isn't like he was running around with young bar girls or hill tribe boys as some do, in fact he was just sharing his passion for life with his wife, I thought it was all quite romantic. And at least they were a western couple sleeping together, albeit on the side of the road.

As to the nonsense about people like that making it more difficult for the hi so members here to get visas, that is rubbish, they put us through the wringer purely because they enjoy it.

I went into immigration today to get a 12 month extension for supporting my Thai daugher. I had my daughter with me, papers for sole court awarded custody, school receipts, a sum in the bank 20 times what is required etc. I was first told the court papers were not correct which I questioned, she checked with her colleagues and was told they were OK, So she decided that as I didn't bring a photo of us together that a visa could not be issued on that instead, come back tomorrow and join the queue again. I was well dressed and polite. Just luck of the draw on who you get.

Angeles City? What would you say are the tourist points of interest there? Are there beaches? What makes it popular with you?

Gordon Brown and Co. have ground the UK down with the likes of Zimbabwe, it will crash hard sooner or later. It doesn't matter who wins the election, nether side will tell the public what actually needs to be done as they would never get elected by offering nothing but pain, blood sweat and tears. It is a different country to the Churchill era with an electorate of freeloaders.

If I were a Pom I would seriously think about deserting that sinking ship of lies and stupidity. Try to emigrate to Gods own country - Australia. Hopefully that idiot Rudd well get turfed out before he does even more damage. If not stay here in Thailand.

Singapore dollars look good, US and Aussie only on the right timing. Yeah.

Back in Oztralia we had a camera and release to enter guests but probably needs to be built with the development. Were issued two remotes per townhouse but could get more without being bankrupted.

So are you the owner of one of these 5 bedroom houses you alluded to or just a tenant having a whinge?